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Pouria Zeraati: Iraqi sources...

Important/ Iraqi sources: Ali Al-Zaydi, the Prime Minister of Iraq, has been informed that the United States may attack the Islamic Republic "in the coming days." Both the United States and the Iraqi government have warned the regime's lackeys in Iraq not to get involved in the conflict. The Baghdad government has warned that if they get involved in the conflict, they will be dealt with "according to the law."

Bushra Shaikh: The risk of renewed escalation...

The risk of renewed escalation with Iran is materially higher than it was a few weeks ago and Israel's military preparations are a major reason why. Israel is reportedly preparing for another offensive against Iran, while the U.S. is increasing its military presence in the region. If negotiations fail, the period after the U.S. midterms on November 3 could be the most dangerous. The current market/geopolitical assessment puts the odds at: 45% limited escalation 15% major escalation 40% diplomacy But don't mistake these figures for a prediction. In a fast-moving crisis, one military or political development can change the calculation overnight. The risk is rising.

Alex Wickham: EXCLUSIVE: The UK’s Royal Air Force...

EXCLUSIVE: The UK’s Royal Air Force will fly defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia from escalating Houthi attacks, according to British officials familiar with the matter RAF Typhoon fighter jets will help defend Saudi cities and infrastructure against aerial attacks from the Iran-backed militant group, the people said. Andy Burnham has signed off on the decision Britain will also provide an Atlas A400M transport aircraft with heavy lift capability to move kit around Saudi, as well as military advisers The decision marks an extension of UK support for Saudi in the wake of Houthi attacks which have killed more than a dozen people in Riyadh. There have been multiple attacks on the kingdom in recent days

Pouria Zeraati: Important...

Important/ CNN, quoting several American officials, reported that one of the United States' options for striking the Islamic Republic is using the GBU-43/B bomb, or the "Mother of All Bombs," against 'nuclear and energy infrastructure' on Iranian soil. This weapon is the most powerful non-nuclear bomb in the American arsenal and is designed to hit surface targets. The report states that Trump has specifically ruled out sending ground forces into Iran. Video: The only use of the Mother of All Bombs, April 2017, against ISIS in Afghanistan.
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